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Lower Brule, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Buffalo County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
777
Population
2,158/sq mi density
$31,667
Median Income
$11,057 per capita
$22,500
Home Value
$240,737 Zillow
$415
Median Rent
20.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
4,599 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$31,667 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$22,500 home value, $415/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lower Brule has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 40.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,476 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0741°N, 99.5838°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Buffalo County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pierre Regional (PIR) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in |
Lower Brule has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.3").